Angela Strynkowski (E-RYT 500) has been on the path of self-discovery and self-study since she was a child. She is an interdisciplinary Bhakti Yogi (Devotional Yogi). Angela’s first of many teachers were her family. They were role models for Union with the Divine, as well as for love of nature, travel, and exploration. Angela’s discovery of Hatha Yoga (Physical Yoga) came after a few years of “suffering” from an eating disorder, while studying for a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Immediately, she knew that Yoga would be a part of the rest of her life.
Angela combines her studies, experience, and understanding of the Ashtanga Yoga System, Jivamukti Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Intergral Yoga, Bhakti Yoga (Devotional Yoga), and Jnana Yoga (Intellectual Yoga). Her natural love for people is one of the reasons she shares her understanding of the science and practice of Yoga. She encourages and challenges her students physically, mentally, and spiritually by allowing them to find their own way to Yoga. There is an element of focus and concentration, well-balanced with lightness, joy, and a sense of humor in all her classes. Practitioners are guided to experience and live their personal understanding of YOGA…of UNION.
Gentle Restorative Yoga blended with Pranayama (yogic breathing practices) for balancing, healing, and calming the body and mind. Restorative Yoga uses a generous amount of Yoga Props (blocks, bolsters, and blankets) that are supplied to allow the body and mind to let go and deeply relax into each posture. The majority of this class is on the floor and is suitable for all levels.
This two week series is the perfect place to begin your yoga practice. Classes are kept small to ensure individual attention. We will go slowly, breaking down the components of each pose, and offer modifications and variations to suit your body and needs. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, which is not always possible in a regular group class setting.
We will cover the major standing, balancing, seated, and reclining postures of the Hatha Yoga system. You will learn an introduction to yogic philosophy, breathing, and yoga etiquette.
Every body is different, and abilities and preferences vary. After this series you will know what type of classes will serve you best.
This is a classical yoga, breath-based style vinyasa class. Postures are sequenced in a manner to first warm up the body before moving to more challenging postures with opportunities for deeper stretching. Expect lengthening, twisting, balancing, strengthening, and seated postures. Modifications are offered for most postures, while more experienced students are welcome to move into advanced variations.
Wind down the week and get ready for the weekend in this fun mixed level vinyasa class based on the Ashtanga Yoga system. Move to a lively playlist to help sustain postures, building strength and stamina in a warm (not hot) room.
Take time for yourself to indulge in an afternoon of complete relaxation. Still your body and quiet you mind in restorative yoga postures supported with blankets, bolsters, and blocks to ensure your comfort so that you may release all tension in the body and float into a state of peace and calm. In this state of calm we enter into the Yoga Nidra practice, a guided meditation, moving deeply into your consciousness, to bring insight, clarity, and peace.
Boost concentration, flexibility, strength and your inner peace through Hatha Vinyasa Yoga. During the practice of Hatha Yoga, breath and movement are linked while taking time to hold the pose to receive its full benefit. This fairly active approach to yoga provides a mind/body workout that relaxes and invigorates at the same time. These sessions are suitable for most levels. Participants should bring a water bottle, towel and mat. This course is not designed for individuals who have pre-existing medical conditions that can be made worse by exercise. Prior to the beginning of these classes, all course participants must read and sign an Assumption of Risk Release Form. (10 meetings)
This 200-hour course is offered in two parts, over two semesters. This program includes asanas, pranayamas, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation, and other traditional yoga techniques. This course will be comprised of analytical training in how to teach and practice the techniques, and guided practice of these techniques. This is a Yoga Alliance approved yoga course. Students are required to purchase Functional Anatomy of Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers, by David Keil; The Yoga Anatomy Coloring Book: A Visual Guide to Form, Function and Movement, by Kelly Solloway and Samantha Stultzman; Ashtanga Yoga: The Practice Manual Hardcover, by David Swenson; The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, by Sri Swami Satchidananda; and The Living Gita: The Complete Bhagavad Gita ‑ A Commentary for Modern Readers, by Sri Swami Satchidananda. Meetings will be once a week during the week and one weekend a month; a meeting calendar will be distributed at the first meeting. Please contact Andrea Dunkirk in the Office for Continuing Education at 631‑451‑4552 for additional information.
This gentle yoga class uses the support of a chair for yoga poses and gentle stretches. Participants will learn how to breathe more efficiently and move with mindfulness, while stretching and toning their bodies. Prior to the beginning of these classes, all course participants must read and sign an Assumption of Risk Release Form.
This class is appropriate for students new to yoga as well as for more seasoned practitioners who want to refine their technique and refresh their understanding of the fundamentals. Through mindful work and attention to the breath, students will learn safe alignment in basic postures and sun salutations. Build strength, flexibility, balance, and awareness to prepare to enter more advanced classes safely.
Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. Frequently, the chair yoga student is unable to participate in a traditional yoga class, due to the effects of aging or disabilities. However, chair yoga is a great practice for everyone. It deepens flexibility while strengthening personal body awareness.
Chair yoga has helped people with the symptoms of many health issues, including: hypertension (high blood pressure), anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, vertigo, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, osteopenia, carpal tunnel sydrome, clinical depression, and chronic pain.
Every level is welcome to this all levels vinyasa class. Vinyasa means “linking movement to breathe”. This “power flow” form of Yoga is practiced in a warm room. It combines breath work, movement, and holding poses for 5-8 breaths. With a focus on improving balance, alignment and posture you will gain flexibility, as well as tone the whole body and build core strength, and will leave feeling rejuvenated and energized.
This class is appropriate for students new to yoga as well as for more seasoned practitioners who want to refine their technique and refresh their understanding of the fundamentals. Through mindful work and attention to the breath, students will learn safe alignment in basic postures and sun salutations. Build strength, flexibility, balance, and awareness to prepare to enter more advanced classes safely.
Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. Frequently, the chair yoga student is unable to participate in a traditional yoga class, due to the effects of aging or disabilities. However, chair yoga is a great practice for everyone. It deepens flexibility while strengthening personal body awareness.
Chair yoga has helped people with the symptoms of many health issues, including: hypertension (high blood pressure), anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, vertigo, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, osteopenia, carpal tunnel sydrome, clinical depression, and chronic pain.
My online Zoom classes are perfect for students who want to experience yoga in the privacy of their own home. Through mindful work and attention to the breath, students will learn safe alignment in basic postures and sun salutations. Build strength, flexibility, balance, and awareness to prepare to enter more advanced classes safely.